Newsies Short Stories

Javid- How did we not notice

1.

Davey usually wasn't the type of guy to drink but sometimes after a hard days work it's all he needed. That's how he found himself on the rooftop with Jack Kelly drinking beer. Davey, who was slightly tipsy, was sat beside Jack with his legs stretched out pointing out the different constellations. Jack had his legs crossed and wasn't tipsy. He could hold his alcohol a lot better than Davey could.

"Ya know, Dave, Ise think you is the smartest fella ise have ever met." Jack said taking another swig from his beer.

"Well, Jackie, I think you are the bravest fella I have ever met. You led a whole strike." Davey turned to look at him.

"Wouldn't have done without youse, seen as Ise ran off once and betrayed youse." Jack pointed out.

"You ran off cause you were scared. I think I would have done the same and you only betrayed us to save us. That's the bravest thing you could do." Davey shifted closer to Jack.

"Youse really think so?" Jack put his glass down and rested his head on Davey's shoulder.

"Yeah I do." Davey looked down at Jack who looked up at him. They both smiled at each. Davey rested his head on top of Jack's. That's how they spent the rest of the night, close to each other and looking at the stars.

2.

Davey and Les arrived a little late to Newsies square that morning. When they arrived everyone was waiting to buy their papers. Jack was sat in front of one of the wagons. He looked up when he saw Davey he waved him over. Davey smiled and gave some money for Les to get their papers. He walked over happily to Jack.

"What's up?" He asked.

"Look my first drawing is in the paper!" Jack said turning the paper round to show Davey who took it off him to get a closer look.

"Wow, Jackie, this is amazing." He said very happily, giving the paper back to Jack.

"Wouldn't have been able to it without you, Dave." Jack said taking the paper and then getting up to give Davey a hug who accepted happily.

When they broke apart from the hug they looked into each others eyes. Davey cheeks flushed red and Jack's smile got bigger if that was even possible.

"Here, Davey." Les said breaking the boys from the gazes and handing Davey his share of the papers.

"Help me sell today, Jack." Davey said to which Jack nodded.

3.

Jack had not being out selling for days. Most of the boys knew he was fine and was doing a project on the rooftop but Davey was not convinced. He asked Elmer to look after Les and help him sell the papers while he went up to the rooftop. There Jack was sat on the floor laying on his stomach doing a drawing of some sort.

"Hey, Jackie. You haven't been sellin' for a bit. I was starting to get worried." Davey said approaching Jack who quickly covered his drawing but Davey still caught a glimpse.

"S'fine. Just busy." Jack said turning to look at him.

"What ya drawing? Looked like a person."

"Turn around for one second." Jack said and so Davey did.

Jack finished the little last section of the drawing then stood up. He tapped Davey's shoulder so he turned around.

"Ise know it's not for a couple days but happy birthday, Dave." Jack said handing Davey a very detailed drawing of himself.

Davey stared at in awe. "This is amazin', thank you." He put the drawing down carefully and pulled Jack into a tight hug. "You are the best friend I could ever asked for." He smiled looking at Jack.